From plotting routes to revealing traffic light locations, these free navigation services continue to evolve with new features. But which is tops? I tested both map apps and found a clear winner.

Their strengths complement one another.

Android Automotive is Google’s big bet in the car world, and it’s all happening for a very good reason. Thanks to deeper integration of its own services, Google can eventually control more vehicle ...

Jon Gilbert is a Features Writer for Android Police. I've covered Android since 2021, focusing on writing features and guides about Android apps and features that directly affect users. I've attended ...

Google and Waze dominate the navigation space on Android, Android Auto, iPhone, and CarPlay. Both are owned by Google and despite Apple devices coming with a pre-loaded in-house alternative, many ...

Waze is rolling out a navigation feature that Google Maps has had since 2022. Not everyone has it yet, but it's making its ...

Jon Gilbert is a Features Writer for Android Police. I've covered Android since 2021, focusing on writing features and guides about Android apps and features that directly affect users. I've attended ...

Whether you're using them for a road trip or your daily commute to work, Google Maps and Waze make avoiding traffic a lot easier. Both apps got even better on Wednesday thanks to five new features, ...

The dawn of the smartphone age had us cheering for GPS chips and easy, on-the-go navigation. No longer were we beholden to sites like MapQuest (which still exists as a mobile app, by the way) and ...

The Google Maps and Waze icons on the screen of a car's infotainment system. - Allard1/Getty Images Google is the parent company behind both Waze and Google Maps, but, surprisingly, the latter isn't ...

By June 2026, Roole Map, developed by the French automobile club Roole (formerly Identicar), had become a standout in ...

I’ve been driving around more than usual this holiday season. This time of year allows me some extra free time that inspires me and my family to pay the bridge toll and go shopping far and wide.